Report of Fire and Water Committee on Municipal Ownership
The report details the old council's fire and water committee actions toward municipal ownership of a power plant, water and electric light systems. It covers surveys, contracts with engineer Frank C. Kelsey, bond elections for 100000 dollars each for electric and water plants, bid preparations, injunctions, second elections, later settlement attempts, and the committee's recommendation to pursue city ownership of the water system by vote, with the note that the report should be spread on the minutes for future reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelsey
Pacific Coast
Coth Herit
Prank C. Kelsey
Rank C. Kelsey
Common Council
Frank C. Kelcey
Common Connell
Kelsley
Fire and Water Committee
J. D. Matlookr
W. W. Calkins
RK. BL Henderson
Property Transfers and Public Notices in Eugene Area
A dense list of land transfers, deeds, and lot actions around Eugene including west half of lot 2 block C, Jones and Mulligan ads, and transfers to Cottage Grove. Also recorded are sheriff deeds, timber and mining claims, century-old real estate transactions, and a wave of probate filings, licensure notices, and plat updates for Quimby's addition and local cemeteries. Public notices include citizenship papers and marriage licenses Claire Baker and Lula Wright, with probate hearings set for June 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic
Mooroe
Mary C Hill
Heath-Kelly Lumber Co
Richard T
Stella Blair
Wm G Gosslen
Harry L Hamblet
Eric
The
Willamette Real Estate Co
W M Pitney
Junction City
Notable visitors and residents seen in Eugene this week
Friday notices list many travelers and locals in Eugene including Fred T. Merrill from Portland, S H Friendly from Portland, B A Hamilton from Lucky Boy mine, BR M Veatch from Cottage Grove, D K Yoran in Portland for Made in Eugene, George T Williams and J C Willoughby from Harrisburg, C N McArthur from Portland at the track meet, C W Barzee Socialist speaker from The Dalles, I F Cirle and two sons leaving for Bikenap Springs, and numerous others visiting or returning from Portland, Cottage Grove, and Salem with church, school, and social engagements noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BR. M. Veatch
Cottage Grove
D. K. Yoran
Portland
Eugene
George T. Williams
J. C. Willoughby
Harrisburg
City
Coast colleges tie in Oregon meet breaking several records
The held and track meet between University of Oregon and Oregon Agricultural College yielded several record feats. Dan Kelly of UO set coast bests in broad jump and 100 yard dash, Henry McKinney threw a record shot put, and Geo W. Hug set an Oregon hammer throw mark while A C swept several events. Oregon Agricultural College won the relay and several sprints while multiple UO and ACA athletes claimed top places in fields and track races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Oregon
Oregon Agricultural College
U. O
A.C
Northwest
Oregon
Dan Kelly
Coast
Henry McKinney
Geo. W. Hug
Kelly
Smithson
A. C
Moorea
Beech
Sd. Thome
Greenhaw
Let
Meech
Veatch
Devolt
O. A. OC
Lowell
U.O
Mitchell
Moores
Kuykendall
Hhat
Moullen
Swan
Burns
Hug
Lst
McKinney
Dunlap
Friessel
Death of Noah Briles at Thurston ends pioneer life
Noah Briles, pioneer resident of the valley, died May 18, 1906 at the home of his son in law J. P. Barnett in Thurston. Born in North Carolina, he lived in Missouri, served in the Civil War, joined the G A R, moved to Oregon in 1870, and settled near Jasper then Thurston. He had 14 children and many grandchildren. Funeral was held at Smith cemetery at 11 p m. Henry Schmidt died May 17 1906 southwest of Eugene of typhoid fever aged 59. funeral in Catholic cemetery today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noah Briles
J. P. Barnett
Thurston
North
Caroline
Ists
Missouri
Oregon
Ued
Jasper
Methodist Church
Smith Cemetery
Henry Schmidt
Eugene
New Catholic Church Building for Eugene
A committee began three years ago to secure land and fund a fine new church in Eugene. Rev Father O Farrell, the new rector, has boosted efforts and plans a superior house of worship, with funds already exceeding 84000. Father O Farrell is gaining strong local support in his first charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene
Father Cfarrell
Father O'Farrell
Birth notices from Springfield announce two newborn sons
A fragmented OCR birth record from Springfield lists newborns to Mr and Mrs Chas Townend on Monday May 14. Tug is named a son. Another fragment mentions a son to a couple with unclear names and dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Chas
Townend
Tug
Primary Law and Political Affiliation Impacts
A fragment discusses primary law and political affiliation in the context of June votes. It references voters choosing candidates, the influence of party blocs, and the need for honesty and proper conduct by officials. The text hints at limitations on endorsing individuals and the role of ballots and polls in reflecting public will.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tard
Mary Law
Brief notes on local industry and social events
A 30 horsepower Dolby motor arrives near Hadleyville for a new sawmill. Fraternal group welcomes supreme president with a large crowd. Springfield reports typhoid concerns and business closures. Marriage LICENSE issued to Arthur L Veale Condon. Rosebatt case earlier decided. Wm Landov departs with partner Reed. Portland ties noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolby
Lust
Griffin Hardware
Hadleyville Brothers
J.J. Bryan
Springfeld
W. Rycharla
Engen
Springfield
Rosebatt
Wm. Landov
Reed
Tomorte
Klamath
Palmer
Portland
Also Mentioned on This Page
Felicia B Sheckelford
JI B Knapp
D Leach
Leone Goodrich
Laura Belle Paine
Mulligan
MH Harris
J B Knapp
A D Leach
L L Goodrich
Leone E Goodrich
Minnie K
Carpenter
Mary C Parsons
Ida Hammond
Rosa Sachs
College Hill Park
Emma
O H Avery
W R Young
Seco
Matilda
Thomas Sykes
W W Calkins
J H
Ida M Forbes
Charles H Pollock
Anna J Calkins
W E
T E Brown
George G Gross
Fifth and Willamette Streets
George G
A F Gross
M F Griggs
Joseph
S C Bennett
John W
Ellen Ashby
Wynne
Anna T
George C Reebe
Scott
M L Hussard
Olive Bussard
James L Atkinson
John Allison
Jeremiah R Cyr
Edward Key
W. Elm
Annie E
Frank R Jones
Kate Foote
Brooklyn
Wm RK Walker
Annie E Jones
Henry G Gray
Rawlin Clande Gry
George A Houck
Mary L Houck
Bik & Shaw
Charles A
Johnson
Arew
J P Moe
S H Friendly
Kelesy
Astoria Savings Bank
Geo B Dorris
CD Madsen
Denmark
PLAT
Quimby
Claire Baker
Lula M Wright
H L Wright
William T Mogensen
Olie Casperson
Jane Andrews
Wm Green
Bowman
Creswell
Peery
Welch
Hooth
Booth
Daily Guard
Fred T. Merrill
S. H. Friendly
B.A. Hamilton
Lucky Boy Mine
C. N. McArthur
C. W. Barzee
Dalles
I. F. Cirele
Yestreday
Bikenap Springs
BE. A. Lee
Junction
R. C. Grace
Dean E. C. Sanderson
Divinity School
Louis Zimmerman
Leo Pironi
Miss Ehleen
Jos
Pironi
Geo, G. Gross
Alberta
Sherman Hays
Salem
Phillip Miller
Geo
T. Hall
Miss Cooke
Smith
McKenzie Bridge
Hall Ranch
Wm. Hays
Hays
Frank Edwards
Corvallis
Archbishop Christie
Roy Heater
U. C
Wilamette University
F. A. Palkenburg
Denver
H. F. Hollenbeck
Harton Fong
Clinton Arnel
Rand Belle Renfro
Frank and
Mary Shultz
Gee
Land Lease
P Fawyer
John S Magladry
Johan F Kelly
Mohawk Lumber Colone
Vern Callison
Chas. Humphrey
Nina Oxtrander
Grove
W. Taylor
Brownsville
S. T. Thurston
A. P. Howe, Jr
J. AL. Howe
J. M. Shelley
South
A T. Dow
Grote
Dexter
Valentine
Leo
Houdans
Warielien
Crevecourss
Wanda Eeigh
Frank
Ninth Street
Scobert
Dodge
Ass Peer
Cuesher
EH Bangs
J. Bins Tally Kicken
Arthur L. Veale Condon
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